Academics at Whitefield Academy

A Private School Preparing Students for College, Calling, and Life

You’re looking for a school where your child will be encouraged to think critically, supported by teachers who hold high standards, and shaped by truth that doesn’t change. At Whitefield Academy, that’s what we do every day, for students in PreK through 12th grade.

Any given day might start with a memory verse in lower school, tackling an engineering design challenge in middle school, or meeting one-on-one with their college counselor to explore next steps after graduation. Throughout, students will be guided by faculty who pray with them, give meaningful feedback, and celebrate every academic milestone.

Here, a rigorous education is paired with intentional discipleship that prepares students to lead with wisdom and serve with humility.

36

Honors and AP classes

89%

Students participate in the arts

28

Fine Arts courses offered

A Seamless Journey from PreK to 12th Grade

At Whitefield Academy, learning isn’t fragmented or disjointed. From early learners to seniors, students grow within a unified, Bible-focused academic model that builds year by year — deepening understanding, sharpening skills, and shaping hearts.

PreK-K

Ages 4-6

For the youngest, the journey begins with a joyful, structured foundation rooted in love and belonging. PreK and Kindergarten students engage in hands-on learning, practice phonics and early math skills, and explore the world through science, stories, and play. Daily Bible time and prayer nurture their understanding of who God is and who they are in Him.

Learn More

Lower School

Grades 1–4

Elementary years at Whitefield are designed to fuel curiosity while building strong academic and spiritual foundations. Students grow in reading fluency, written expression, number sense, and problem-solving. They attend weekly chapel, learn scripture, and participate in enrichment classes like Spanish, art, music, PE, science lab, and library.

Learn More

Middle School

Grades 5–8

These are the years when students begin to stretch their independence, and Whitefield gives them space to do it with guidance and care. Academic expectations rise as students begin taking ownership of their learning. Teachers help them develop study skills, time management, and personal responsibility. Students have growing opportunities in athletics and the arts, all within a Christian culture.

Learn More

Upper School

Grades 9–12

Whitefield’s Upper School equips students with the knowledge, discernment, and discipline they’ll need to thrive in college and beyond. High school academics include AP, honors, and elective courses in areas like engineering, business, and fine arts, with a biblical worldview woven into every subject. College counseling begins in 10th grade, and students receive individualized support through dedicated advisors, workshops, and planning meetings.

Learn More

What Sets Whitefield’s Academics Apart

Whitefield Academy is defined by its intentional design, which pairs academic excellence with discipleship and real-world readiness. You’ll find:

  • Expert faculty who view teaching as ministry, many with advanced degrees and a commitment to mentoring students both academically and spiritually.
  • Instructional support that empowers teachers and students, including reading and math specialists, student services staff, and access to research-based strategies that strengthen learning at every level.
  • Learning that connects to life, through off-campus experiences, guest speakers, field trips, service projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Strong phonics-based reading instruction in the early grades helps students gain fluency and confidence, as well as a love for books.
  • Engaging, hands-on moments that make ideas stick, whether students are planting seeds in the Whitefield Garden, testing hypotheses in the science lab, or expressing concepts through music and art.
Tour our private school in Smyrna, Georgia

Come see classrooms where students are challenged and encouraged, meet our dedicated teachers, and discover how your child can thrive here.

VISIT US